Florida Native American Oral Presentation Rubric
Student Name _________________________________________________
Trait
Non Verbal Skills
Eye Contact
4
3
2
1
No eye contact with
audience, as entire report is
read from notes.
Holds attention of entire
audience with the use of direct
eye contact. Seldom looking at
notes.
Movement seems fluid and help
the audience visualize.
Consistent use of direct eye
contact with audience, but still
returns to notes.
Made movements or gestures that
enhanced articulation.
Displayed minimal eye
contact with audience, while
reading mostly from the
notes.
Very little movement or
descriptive gestures.
Student displays relaxed selfconfident nature about self, with
no mistakes
Makes minor mistakes, but quickly
recovers from them; displays little
or no tension.
Displays mild tension; has
trouble recovering from
mistakes.
Tension and nervousness is
obvious; has trouble
recovering from mistakes.
Demonstrates a strong, positive
feeling about topic during entire
presentation.
Occasionally shows positive
feelings about topic.
Shows some negativity
toward topic presented.
Shows absolutely no interest
in topic presented.
Student uses a clear voice and
correct, precise pronunciation of
terms so that all audience
members can hear presentation.
Student’s voice is clear. Student
pronounces most words correctly.
Most audience members can hear
presentation.
Student’s voice is low.
Student incorrectly
pronounces terms. Audience
members have difficulty
hearing presentation.
Student mumbles,
incorrectly pronounces
terms, and speaks too
quietly for a majority of
students to hear.
Subject
Knowledge
Student demonstrates full
knowledge by answering all class
questions with explanations and
elaboration.
Student is at ease with expected
answers to all questions, without
elaboration.
Student is uncomfortable
with information and is able
to answer only rudimentary
questions.
Student does not have grasp
of information; student
cannot answer questions
about subject.
Organization
Student presents information in
logical, interesting sequence
which audience can follow.
Student presents information in
logical sequence which audience
can follow.
Audience has difficulty
following presentation
because student jumps
around.
Student’s presentation has
four or more spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
Body Language
Poise
Verbal Skills
Enthusiasm
Elocution
No movement or descriptive
gestures
Content
Comments:
Florida Native American Written Report Rubric
Student Name____________________________________
Written Report
CATEGORY
Organization
4
Information is very
organized with wellconstructed paragraphs
and subheadings.
3
Information is organized
with well-constructed
paragraphs.
2
Information is organized,
but paragraphs are not
well-constructed.
1
The information appears to
be disorganized. 8)
Quality of Information &
Report questions answered
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. It
includes several supporting
details and/or examples. All
questions have been
answered.
All sources are accurately
documented in the desired
format.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. It
provides 1-2 supporting
details and/or examples.
Most questions have been
answered.
All sources are accurately
documented, but a few are
not in the desired format.
Information clearly relates
to the main topic. No
details and/or examples are
given. Few questions have
be answered.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the main
topic. Very few questions
have been answered
All sources are accurately
documented, but many are
not in the desired format.
Some sources are not
accurately documented.
Mechanics
No grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors.
Almost no grammatical,
spelling or punctuation
errors
A few grammatical spelling,
or punctuation errors.
Many grammatical,
spelling, or punctuation
errors.
Organization
Information is very
organized with wellconstructed paragraphs
and subheadings.
Information is organized
with well-constructed
paragraphs.
Information is organized,
but paragraphs are not
well-constructed.
The information appears to
be disorganized. 8)
Bibliography & Sources
Comments:
Florida Native American Visual Project Rubric
Student Name____________________________________
Poster/Visual Display Board
CATEGORY
Graphics Relevance
4
All graphics are related to
the topic and make it
easier to understand.
3
All graphics are related to the
topic and most make it easier
to understand.
2
All graphics relate to the
topic.
1
Graphics do not relate to the
topic
Labels
All items of importance on
the poster are clearly
labeled with labels that can
be read from at least 3 ft.
away.
Title can be read from 6 ft.
away and is quite creative.
Almost all items of importance
on the poster are clearly
labeled with labels that can be
read from at least 3 ft. away.
Several items of importance
on the poster are clearly
labeled with labels that can
be read from at least 3 ft.
away.
Title can be read from 4 ft.
away and describes the
content well.
Labels are too small to view OR
no important items were
labeled.
Mechanics
Capitalization and
punctuation are correct
throughout the poster.
There is 1 error in
capitalization or punctuation.
There are 2 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
There are more than 2 errors in
capitalization or punctuation.
Attractiveness
The poster is exceptionally
attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness.
The poster is attractive in
terms of design, layout and
neatness.
The poster is acceptably
attractive though it may be
a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy
or very poorly designed. It is not
attractive.
Title
Comments:
Title can be read from 6 ft.
away and describes content
well.
The title is too small and/or
does not describe the content of
the poster well.
Florida Native American Visual Project Rubric
Student Name____________________________________
Power Point
CATEGORY
Graphics/
Picture
Relevance
4
All graphics are related to
the topic and make it
easier to understand.
3
All graphics are related to the
topic and most make it easier
to understand.
2
All graphics relate to the
topic.
1
Graphics do not relate to the
topic
Slides
Slides are very well
organized and relevant and
interesting information is
presented
Each slide is clearly titled
and labeled.
Slides are organized and
relevant information is
presented
Slides are somewhat
organized and relevant
information is presented
Slides are not organized and or
little relevant information
presented
Title can be read from 6 ft.
away and describes content
well.
Title can be read from 4 ft.
away and describes the
content well.
The title is too small and/or
does not describe the content of
the poster well.
Capitalization and
punctuation are correct
throughout the power
point.
The power point is
exceptionally attractive in
terms of design, layout,
and neatness.
All presentation guidelines
have been followed.
There is 1 error in
capitalization or punctuation.
There are 2 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
There are more than 2 errors in
capitalization or punctuation.
The power point is attractive
in terms of design, layout and
neatness.
The power point is
acceptably attractive though
it may be a bit messy.
The power point is distractingly
messy or very poorly designed.
It is not attractive.
Most presentation guidelines
have been followed.
Few presentation guidelines No presentation guidelines
have been followed.
have been followed.
Titles
Mechanics
Attractiveness
Presentation
Guidelines
Comments:
Florida Native American Visual Project Rubric
Student Name____________________________________
Craft/ Diorama
CATEGORY
Visuals
4
All visuals are related to
the topic and make it
easier to understand.
3
All visuals are related to the
topic and most make it easier
to understand.
2
All visuals relate to the
topic.
1
Visuals do not relate to the topic
Mechanics
Capitalization and
punctuation are correct.
There is 1 error in
capitalization or punctuation.
There are 2 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
There are more than 2 errors in
capitalization or punctuation.
Attractiveness
Visual is exceptionally
attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness.
Clearly labeled with labels
that can be read
Visual is attractive in terms of
design, layout and neatness.
Visual is acceptably
attractive though it may be
a bit messy.
Visual is distractingly messy or
very poorly designed. It is not
attractive.
Labeled with labels that can
be read
Labeling difficult to read
No labeling used
Labels scenes
or item
description
Comments: